4.605 / 4.650

A Global History of Architecture

instructor

t.a.

semester

credits

schedule

location

3-133

5-216

5-216

5-216

Required of:

Course 4 majors, Architecture minors; MArch restricted elective

U: 4.605; G: 4.650

Note: the Friday 11 am recitation (R02) has been canceled

Provides an outline of the history of architecture and urbanism from ancient times to the early modern period. Analyzes buildings as the products of culture and in relation to the special problems of architectural design. Stresses the geopolitical context of buildings and in the process familiarizes students with buildings, sites and cities from around the world.